Repair Lead

About Us

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind, a non-profit organization founded in 1934, provides opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. Our Core Values—Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork (LIGHT)—guide everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Leads floor activities in the Fabric Repair department.
• Operates power sewing machines to sew, alter, or repair military apparel, backpacks, and assigned fabric articles.
• Assists with entering data from the previous day's work to track repair production, generating daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Maintains adequate stock of repair materials and supplies within the fabric repair area.
• Assists the Supervisor in determining which items are economically repairable based on cost-benefit analysis.
• Verifies products meet TAB/Army standards and implements corrective actions.
• Coaches, mentors, and motivates the team to improve productivity, morale, and engagement.
• Communicates company policies, announcements, and general information through 1-1s, huddles, staff meetings, and Paycom.
• Promotes TAB’s Safety and Security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Holds self and others accountable for adhering to TAB’s Core Values (LIGHT).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of repair raw materials.
• Ability to manage day-to-day floor operations of a repair team.
• Experience with quality control and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ethics and discretion with confidential or sensitive information.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrates sound work ethic and cultural awareness.

Skills

• Supervisory ability to train, mentor, and inspire teams for positive results (no direct reports but assists supervisor as needed).
• Decision-making in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee appreciation events.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods working on a computer.
• Strong dexterity to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.
• Ability to stand or sit for 7-8 hours a day.
• Lift 10-25 lbs. items/products repeatedly.
• Endure extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting.
• Navigate safely in small or large areas/environments.
• Ability to remain stationary (stand/sit) for 4-8 hours.
• Bend, stoop, squat, or adjust position for 30% of the time.

Background check and drug screen required. Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the U.S. Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply.